How Much is Enough?

Acclaimed writer and comedian Claire Berger is asking out loud the question you’ve been silently pondering for years, “How Much Is Enough?” Claire wrote this book to start a long overdue conversation. Her innovative mashup of memoir and self help genres invites audiences to join her in the search of Enough in all aspects of our lives. Health, money, family, success, food and sex are just a few of the twenty-two topics up for discussion in a deeply honest, highly relatable, often hilarious conversation that features thought-provoking questions and creative prompts for deeper personal reflection. Readers will find a renewed appreciation for all that they are and all that they have, which is often more than enough.

This discussion guide was shared and sponsored in partnership with DartFrog Books.

Book club questions for How Much is Enough? by Claire Berger

Use these discussion questions to guide your next book club meeting.

“How Much is Enough?” Is a question we ask ourselves dozens of times a day. What was the circumstance that inspired you to reflect on this question today?

The author writes about how our concept of ‘enough’ has changed as a result of COVID. Do you believe that the pandemic changed your own concept of ‘enough?’

In the Family chapter, the author discusses the concept of ‘enough’ when it comes to family. How often have you thought (or said) “Enough!” During a family conversation?

In The Food chapter, the author discusses ‘enough’ as it relates to food. How do you know when you’ve eaten ‘enough?’ Is that decision an emotional or physiological choice?

In the Friendship chapter, the author asks “Do you have enough friends?” Has your number of friends changed with age?

In the Health chapter, the author explores the concept of good enough health. How would you define ‘good enough health’ in your own lives?

Have you had enough education? In the Education chapter, the author talks about her favorite educators. Who were yours? How did they impact your life?

Do you feel you have traveled enough in your life? In the Travel chapter the author reminisces about her life-changing trips. What are yours?

In the Memory chapter, answer the question the author asks: “Does selective memory help you recall enough happy memories to balance the unhappy ones?”

In the Money chapter, the author asks “Do you believe there is such a thing as enough money?” If your answer is yes, share an example.

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